Healthy Purple Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)

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Healthy Purple Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)

Mallory

This Purple Cabbage Coleslaw recipe is an easy side dish with a vibrant color and crunchy texture! It's great to bring to a summer cookout or meal prep at the beginning of the week to serve with various dishes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Course appetizers and side dishes

Cuisine American

Ingredients

6 cups shredded purple cabbage
3 cups shredded carrots
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil mayonnaise or your favorite mayo
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon lime juice 1 small lime
1 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Shred cabbage and carrots and set them aside. In a large bowl, add the dressing ingredients and whisk well to combine.
Add the shredded cabbage and carrots on top of the dressing and then mix everything until the vegetables are well coated.
Hint: you can make the coleslaw dressing in a food processor or blender if you want! Just combine the dressing ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

Expert Tips

For best results, chop your vegetables into relatively similar-sized pieces.
Use a kitchen mandolin to make shredding the purple cabbage even easier.
Save time by using pre-shredded cabbage and carrots.

Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep - chop the vegetables ahead of time so that when it comes time to make the coleslaw, everything is ready to go!
Refrigerator - store leftover coleslaw in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. If you are making in advance, store the dressing and shredded vegetables separately and add the dressing when it's time to serve.

Dietitian Tip

Did you know that Purple cabbage is even richer nutrients than green cabbage which is used in traditional coleslaw recipes? It’s darker color comes from powerful antioxidants called anthocyanins also found in blueberries and eggplant. This purple cabbage coleslaw is a great way to get more of it in your day.

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Keyword 30 minutes or less, gluten free, plant-based

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